Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service.

Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which may be of a complex nature. Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential.

University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high-quality UKAS accreditation record and is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.

The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of staff, including Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists, with the aim of putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service.

This role is focused on providing laboratory support within Cellular Pathology anddoes not involve or provide a pathway into career development for Biomedical Scientist or other professional registration roles.Applicants should therefore be aware that the post is primarily a laboratory support role.

The role is full-time, and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.The post can be physically demanding at times and involves practical, hands-on work, including manual handling of laboratory materials and equipment. Applicants should be comfortable working in a role that requires regular periods of standing, moving items and carrying out repetitive manual tasks. Appropriate training and support will be provided.

The main duties of this role will be to support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology. Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist and consultants at dissection.

The role involves practical, hands-on laboratory work and will requiremanual handling of specimens, laboratory materials and equipment. The postholder will need to work safely and efficiently while undertaking tasks that may involve standing for extended periods, repetitive movements and the movement of items within the laboratory.

The role is primarily focused on supporting the delivery of the Cellular Pathology service anddoes not include responsibility for or progression into career development of Biomedical Scientists or other registered professional roles.

Additional contact information

Naomi Gordon - Senior Biomedical Scientist naomi.gordon7@nhs.net 0300 019 2817

Please note that this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Interview: Week commencing 26th October 2026

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

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